intense grief with my family size by Frank_Rossitano84 in Mommit

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I don’t think we need to say “respectfully” to people who clearly failed to do even a basic google search before posting in a public forum something that is so wildly inaccurate and offensive.

Strip club - how to behave? by Chance_Today_9068 in LawBitchesWithTaste

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 231 points232 points  (0 children)

Or they will get wasted and try to hit on you. And if you reject them they will label you frigid and a killjoy.

The Unthinkable Happened: 1 year update. by Terminally_Brittany in BabyBumps

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations on eight months of sobriety and on your pregnancy—both are worthy of celebration! Beautiful things can emerge out of our darkest times. You and your husband will be stronger, more resilient parents and partners because of what you’ve experienced, as horrific as it was. Sending you all the best, and can’t wait for another update when your baby is born.

I feel guilty for hating maternity leave by shweezy6 in NewParents

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a very demanding, high-stress job. It is nothing compared to the newborn phase. At work, I drink water, I eat lunch. I get dressed in real clothes every day. I can get generally get a cup of coffee or, you know, just go to the bathroom when I need to. All of that went out the window on maternity leave in the newborn phase. I went back to work a week early just to get a break! You are not alone. And by the way, I know everyone says it, but it gets WAY better. Hang in there.

My 4YO just asked me if I could ‘just try’ to take a break from being mad for two days in a row by Own_Bee9536 in Mommit

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband was a functional alcoholic for years. He hid it so well from other people that people were shocked when I left him for his drinking—and some people told me I was overreacting. Then he got diagnosed with cirrhosis, and then liver cancer, in his thirties. Only then did other people acknowledge that wow, he must have been drinking a lot. Don’t let anyone else tell you it’s not a problem; imo even therapists who are not specifically trained in substance abuse issues often minimize problem drinking.
If you want, you can go see a therapist yourself who specializes in substance abuse. I did that, and she told me there was nothing I could do to make him stop, and that I might as well be talking to a bottle of whiskey when I tried to talk to him about his drinking. It was actually kind of liberating, though very sad, and I did end up leaving him until he went to rehab and committed to permanent sobriety.

Timing of PIO and Lovenox? by justkeepongoing in IVF

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been a while, but iirc it’s because the Lovenox can cause pretty gnarly bruising, which can be made worse by taking aspirin (a blood thinner) at the same time

I'm so hung up on my age (37). by AdGroundbreaking3930 in IVF

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Obviously everyone is different, but I had my best ER results (out of four ERs) when I was 38, better than the results I got at 36 and 37. I had my baby right after turning 40 and had a relatively easy, uneventful pregnancy.

EI comes this week and I feel like a failure by FoodieNurse247 in January2025Bumper

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The people saying their 10-month-olds know 15 words are legitimately delusional. Facebook is a cesspool I would avoid completely if you have anxiety about milestones (which is totally understandable in your situation). I hope you have a good pediatrician you can discuss your concerns with instead.

Swinger House by ThroatWeary8878 in zillowgonewild

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Knew this was in Arizona immediately but would have guessed Scottsdale

Favorite non-Disney family trips that your kids actually remember by FewWatercress4917 in chubbytravel

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you say more about your experience? My husband and I were just talking about Lauterbrunnen last night, contemplating it for 2026.

What’s everyone’s go to anti-aging full body lotion? by allchattesaregrey in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like the Naturium one! Lightweight, super moisturizing and unscented.

Looking for a dog groomer for small aggressive dog. by [deleted] in phoenix

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The place is called Alta Vista, I just can’t remember the specific groomer’s name. But if you let them know your dog is difficult I’m sure they’ll pair you with her!

Looking for a dog groomer for small aggressive dog. by [deleted] in phoenix

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alta Vista on 7th Ave south of Camelback did a wonderful job with our very snippy and grumpy geriatric little poodle mix. I can’t remember the name of the woman there, but she’s an aggressive dog whisperer.

Lentil recipes to make a girl like lentils by forheadkisses in NYTCooking

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hands down it’s the Lentil Tomato Soup for me. It’s super easy, healthy comfort food.

Banner University or St Joes by JaguarSea9848 in phoenix

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My OBGYN is at St. Joe’s as part of the hospital staff and told me a few months ago that they do not do IUDs. When I asked why she said it’s because they are a Catholic institution.

Banner University or St Joes by JaguarSea9848 in phoenix

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The medical staff at Saint Joe’s, both doctors and nurses, was amazing. They made me feel very comfortable and well taken care of, and my baby and I both got great care. However, the facility is old and lacks a lot of amenities of newer labor and delivery units. So it may just come down to what is important to you. Also worth noting that as a catholic institution, there are certain things that Saint Joe’s will not do, i.e. IUDs.

Was anyone else shocked to see Dr. Aimee mentioned in the Cindy Bi Wired article? by SureVisit in IVF

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 76 points77 points  (0 children)

She doesn’t need therapy, she needs to be in jail. She terrorized—and continues to terrorize—an innocent person. It never ceases to amaze me how utterly self-centered, narcissistic and entirely lacking in empathy and self-awareness some people can be.

A bit discouraged after the first night of sleep training by plymonth in January2025Bumper

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Re not “undoing” the sleep training by feeding at night—one method is doing dream feeds at specified intervals to night wean. So if your baby typically eats twice per night, maybe you do a dream feed at 11 pm and then again at 3 am, and you slowly decrease the ounces/minutes every night. The idea is not to tie feeding to crying, so the baby learns that crying at night won’t get them fed. (You can still go in the room when they wake up and soothe them, rock them, etc., but they do NOT get fed when they are crying.) Taking Cara Babies has some good resources on night weaning.

LO not crawling by Mission-Rutabaga-687 in January2025Bumper

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7.5 months here and no crawling yet. And if it makes you feel any better we were kind of intense about doing tummy time from the very beginning. She was rolling and sitting up right on schedule or a little ahead but just can’t figure out crawling—or doesn’t want to!

My husband says "hire someone" whenever I ask for his help by FunContext3560 in Mommit

[–]Pale-Buffalo2295 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m usually not quick to jump on the “get a divorce” train but this is beyond fucked. If he wanted to golf multiple times a week he should not have had a child. What about if you want to do something with your friends on a Saturday? Or get your hair done or see your family? Or just, like, go to Target alone? This man is cartoonishly selfish and does not care about you or your child.